Volvo Trucks Partners with World Wildlife Fund to Reduce CO2-emissions - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 4, 2010
STOCKHOLM - November 4, 2010: The Volvo Group will be the world's first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Nature's (WWF) Climate Savers Program. As a WWF partner, the Volvo Group's truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manufactured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million ton ... Continue reading
Iveco Presents ECOSTRALIS: the ECOlogical and ECOnomical Heavy Commercial Vehicle - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 4, 2010
TURIN - November 4, 2010: Following the success of the ECODAILY, Iveco presents the ECOSTRALIS to the market, extending the availability of the ECO logic and the strong points of the initiative created for the light range vehicles to the companyâs flagship, the Stralis. With the arrival of the ECOSTRALIS, Iveco ha ... Continue reading
Toyota: "Best Deals of the Year' Coming
Nov 4, 2010
Toyota brand boss Bob Carter said Wednesday that the automaker will launch special leasing and purchase deals within weeks to boost flagging volume. Automotive News reports that Toyotaâs October U.S. sales fell 4 percent from a year earlier. Toyota's U.S. sales are up 1 percent year-to-date, compared to an overall ... Continue reading
The Volvo Group Enters Partnership with WWF to Reduce CO2-Emissions
Nov 4, 2010
Volvo The partnership with WWF means that we are raising our already ambitious goals in relation to cutting the CO2-emissions of our products, says Volvoââ¬â¢s CEO Leif Johansson. Our shared vision is that future transport will be CO2-neutral. It wonââ¬â¢t be easy, but if anyone can do it ââ ... Continue reading
Ford October 2010 Sales Up 19 Percent; New Vehicles Drive Year-to-Date
Nov 3, 2010
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 3, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 3, 2010 -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury October sales totaled 157,935, up 19 percent versus year ago Ford's year-to-date sales totaled 1.6 million, up 21 percent; Ford's sales growth doubled the industry average In October, Ford's balanced portfolio of high-q ... Continue reading
2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost Logs Heavy-Duty Work
Nov 1, 2010
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 1, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 1, 2010 -- 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoostâ⢠"hero engine" demonstrates its best-in-class 420 lb.-ft of torque, especially its wealth of low-end torque, in Oregon by dragging logs weighing from two to almost five tons This real-world application is on ... Continue reading
Navistar Issues Statement on Fuel Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Heavy Trucks
Oct 25, 2010
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--In response to the regulatory proposal to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses released today by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Navistar issued the following sta ... Continue reading
Oct 25, 2010
Frederick, MD - The Diesel Technology Forum today issued the following statement on the announcement from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish a national program on greenhouse gas emissions ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2010
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--To support the growing demand for natural gas-fueled trucking in the United States, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has signed an agreement with Pilot Travel Centers LLC (Pilot) to build, own and operate public access, compressed and liquefied natural gas (CNG/LNG) fueling facilities at agreed-upon Pilot F ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2010
AUSTIN, Texas--ActaCell announced today that it is working closely with AVL, the worldââ¬â¢s largest privately owned and independent company for the development of gasoline, diesel, alternative fuel, electric and hybrid powertrain systems. The company engaged AVL to test ActaCellââ¬â¢s lithium-ion ... Continue reading
Global Vehicles to Place $35 Million Order to Support U.S. Launch of Mahindra Pickup Trucks
Sep 24, 2010
Global Vehicles to Place $35 Million Order to Support U.S. Launch of Mahindra Pickup Trucks 350 Mahindra dealers rides on a successful launch Global Vehicles expects sales could reach $1.4 billion annually in four years Initial orders will be delivered to dealers in the Southeast, followed by other regions over the nex ... Continue reading
Sep 24, 2010
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Ram Truck Brand Unveils Laramie Longhorn Edition
Sep 23, 2010
DALLAS Sept.23, 2010; Chrysler Group LLC today unveiled the most luxurious Ram Truck ever produced by the company. Named the Ram Laramie Longhorn edition, the Ram lineup's most well-appointed model is designed for the owner who needs a truck for work or play, but won't settle for anything but the finest quality and ref ... Continue reading
Major Test Reveals CO2 Emissions Can Be Reduced to 15 Per Cent in Trucks - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 22, 2010
STOCKHOLM - September 22, 2010: Two-thirds of Europe's truck rigs are driving around with incorrect wheel alignment. Many also have the wrong tyre type and the wrong tyre pressure. Carbon dioxide emissions from these rigs would be able to be significantly reduced if these faults were rectified â in some cases by a ... Continue reading
Full Size Spare; Can You LOVE A Car Without One?
Sep 22, 2010
Full Size Spare, E-Carmony is a new web site that provides vehicle buyers with the power to find their perfect match in their next vehicle. If having a full size spare in your car is important to you, put it (and other needs, wants, dimensions, capacities and performance criteria) at the top of your e-Carmony Prioritie ... Continue reading
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